(IDEF) Defense Industrials Active - Overview

ETF Category: Industrials | Exchange: NASDAQ (USA) | Market Cap: 3.545m USD | Total Return: 30.5% in 12m

Defense, Industrials, Equities
Total Rating 49
Safety 63
Buy Signal 0.05
Industrials
Category Rotation: +0.8
AUM: 3.55B
Avg Turnover: 18.1M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility28.6%
VaR 5th Pctl5.10%
VaR vs Median-1.00%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio1.16
Rel. Str. IBD47.6
Rel. Str. Peer Group26.5
Character TTM
Beta0.973
Beta Downside1.147
Hurst Exponent0.573
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD14.63%
CAGR/Max DD2.04
CAGR/Mean DD8.04

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: IDEF Defense Industrials Active

IDEF is an actively managed ETF focusing on the defense and related industrial sectors. It invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities from both U.S. and international companies within this industry.

The defense sector is characterized by long product development cycles and significant government contract reliance. The business model often involves high barriers to entry due to specialized technology and regulatory requirements.

The fund operates as non-diversified, meaning it can concentrate a larger percentage of its assets in a smaller number of issuers, potentially leading to higher risk compared to diversified funds.

For further analysis of IDEFs holdings and performance, ValueRay offers in-depth research tools.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Global geopolitical instability increases defense spending
  • Government defense budgets directly impact company revenue
  • Supply chain disruptions raise production costs for defense contractors
  • International arms sales drive revenue growth for defense firms
  • Regulatory approvals impact major defense contract awards
What is the price of IDEF shares?

As of May 23, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 32.49 with a total of 706,645 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.08%, over one month by -3.98%, over three months by -7.63% and over the past year by +30.46%.

Is IDEF a buy, sell or hold?

Defense Industrials Active has no consensus analysts rating.